Technical Sales Manager

Benefits; Company Car + 30% KPI based Bonus scheme + Pension + Death in Service

Location – UK Nationwide, Remote/Home Office plus National Office (North Kent) when required.

Sector - Distribution, Specialty Chemicals, Composites, Advanced Materials

Type – Hybrid

Our Client is a distributor of specialty chemicals to high-growth sectors such as aerospace, defence, transportation and renewable energy. they are seeking a Sales Manager to sell raw materials to manufacturers that are producing composites and advanced materials, as opposed to supplying the completed product. Consideration will be given to those in a technical role (chemist or technical services) who have a sound  knowledge of advanced materials or composites.

Responsibilities:

• Achievement of budget and KPI’s as set on an annual basis
• Management of key accounts by providing excellent commercial and technical awareness
• Business development by generating growth through customer acquisition, product acquisition and identifying new products for existing and new markets/applications
• Recording of customer data and interactions within a CRM System.
• Responsible for regular customer visits within their territory (but sometimes other geographies where applicable) with prompt reporting
• Responsible for working closely with the Company’s Principals, to provide the highest levels of service and representation
• Accurate reporting of sales figures and opportunity pipeline to senior management
• Future opportunities to take on Product Management responsibilities
• Representation of the company at trade events
• Work closely with the Customer Service Team to ensure the highest standards of customer care         

Whitehall is the Recruitment Specialist for the Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers and Life Science Industries.